The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of all seniors whose provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

Social Security benefits are not taxed in most states, but for 2026, eight states still tax Social Security benefits. (That's ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Jan. 14, 2026, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Jan ...